You looking for something to mix up sitting in front of the screen? No sports this fall? Time to try some Pilates and Barre classes! We are offering classes inside, outside, and online. Alright, how many times have you heard “Good habits start young”? Now many no longer have access to school sports, clubs and …
Everyone’s game plan changed with the advent of COVID-19. Social distancing measures and various restrictions popped up, and life as we know it looks quite different these days. As a result, your normal self-care routine is disrupted, and staying on track can be tough. As we start to reemerge from staying at home we how …
What you need For Barre classes you need an object to balance with we suggest a substantial chair. Folding chairs are good because they have grips on the bottom but you need to be too tall for this to work. If you are taller a higher back char would be nice. The back of the …
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents some challenges to maintaining a physically active lifestyle. COVID-19 is spread by droplet transmission – someone sneezing or coughing into the air or onto a surface, and then the virus enters a new host through the mouth, nose or eyes. The most up-to-date information about COVID-19 should be accessed …
Whether you’re just starting to exercise for the first time, interested in building or maintain a solid fitness routine or even cross-training for your next Marathon, Pilates and barre provides the support you need to unleash your potential. Group fitness classes have individuals of all levels of experience who are interested in a variety of …
If there’s one question instructors get more than any other question, it’s this: Do I need to supplement my classes with cardio? Q: Let’s answer the question once and for all: Is barre cardio? Is Pilates cardio? A: YES. Pilates and Barre gets your heart pumping and promotes cardiovascular health. Q: OK, but do I need …
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We recently answered the highly popular question “can pilates and barre be cardio?” (Spoiler alert: YES) But what about strength training? Does our workout, with its small movements, isometric holds, springs/weights and cardio bursts, “count” as a strength-training workout? Q: Let’s answer the question once and for all: Does Pilates/barre count as strength training? A: YES! …
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Summer time is filled with sitting by the pool, drinking smoothies, going on vacation, and spending your time doing absolutely nothing. Ha. We all know that summer can be one of the busiest seasons. With the kids home, garden to care for, work to be at, and vacations to plan, summer can be the opposite …
Any athlete should strive for a balanced and strong body. Obviously, this is easier said than done. It takes time, energy, discipline, and consistency. This is especially true for runners. I (Allison) have been a lifelong runner. My father set me down this path shortly after I learned how to walk. We spent countless weekends …
The association between many forms of “traditional” exercise and sheer, soul-crushing boredom, unfortunately, prevents many people from making sure they fit physical activity into their daily routine. Exercise can be strenuous, and it can be difficult. But there’s certainly no rule that says exercise has to, well, feel like exercise. A Barre class is one …
